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Investigation into suspected Lockport meth dealer leads to multiple arrests
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office announced this week that an investigation into a local meth dealer has led authorities to four arrests. Sheriff Craig Webre said that an investigation into Mitchell Folse, 45, led narcotics agents to obtain arrest warrants and a search warrant for his residence on Mar Drive. On July 11, 2024, narcotics agents located Folse and took him into custody. Agents then proceeded to the Mar Drive residence to conduct a search with assistance from LPSO patrol deputies and detectives, as well as the Lockport Police Department.
LDWF Agents Cite Golden Meadow Man for Bait Dealer Violation
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) enforcement agents cited a Golden Meadow man for allegedly violating bait dealer regulations on July 14 in Lafourche Parish. Agents cited Ray Gaspard Jr., 40, for failing to comply with the special bait dealer’s permit. Agents were actively working a complaint in...
"The most intense fire I've ever been to" - fire kills five people
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. — State fire experts are trying to figure out what caused a house fire that killed five people in Houma over the weekend. Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre says this is the one of the most intense fires he's ever seen. According to the sheriff's office,...
Bond denied for man accused in heinous child abuse case in Terrebonne Parish
A Terrebonne Parish man accused in a heinous child abuse case that spanned several states was denied a bond Wednesday morning. Terrence Washington was in court in connection with an attempted homicide and torture of a Thibodaux teenager. Washington is accused of raping and burning the child of his girlfriend,...
Lafourche, Terrebonne officials offer caveats, help with new concealed carry firearms law
A law allowing concealed carrying of firearms by most people over 18 in Louisiana took effect less than a month ago, with no related issues reported by local law enforcement. The law took effect July 4 and will not take effect in New Orleans until Aug. 1. While not expressing opposition to the...
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